How many renters in Munster, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.4% (±18.4 points) of renting households in Munster, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.4% (±18.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±18.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±19.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Munster
| Share of income spent on rent | Munster | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±8.4 points) | 12.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.8% (±19.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±6.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.9 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±18.0 points) | 44.8% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Munster against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Munster | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.4% (±18.4 points) | 52.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±18.0 points) | 44.8% (±1.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±19.5 points) | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,487 (±$12,464) | $41,002 (±$1,339) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,507 (±$365) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Munster, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Munster ranks 19 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Munster
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | — | 49.4% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Highland | 2.4 mi | 49.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lansing | 2.5 mi | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynwood | 2.9 mi | 38.1% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer | 3.4 mi | 74.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet City | 3.8 mi | 63.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Griffith | 4.4 mi | 36.9% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 4.6 mi | 50.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford Heights | 4.7 mi | 68.2% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | New Chicago | 51.7% (±27.3 points) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 51.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | East Chicago | 50.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hammond | 50.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | North Township (Lake County) | 50.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Highland | 49.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Munster | 49.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 20 | Cedar Lake | 47.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 21 | Lake Station | 47.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 22 | Crown Point | 47.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 23 | Schererville | 45.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 24 | Center Township (Lake County) | 44.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 25 | Whiting | 43.0% (±14.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Munster
Are renters in Munster rent-burdened?
49.4% of renting households in Munster pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Munster spend on rent?
The median renting household in Munster, IN spends 29.7% (±19.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster town, Indiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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